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As it happens that some of us here at Fleewinter have recently become parents, we have realized even more how difficult it can be to find accommodation that caters to families: some only accept [...]

Okay, we are now two weeks into this lovely new year of 2018, and I would love to know just how many people have managed to successfully keep all those resolutions that were so earnestly made [...]

The longer you stay in Vietnam, the more there is to be understood. Because although you may become familiar with its stacked rice paddies, delicious foods and its lantern-lit cities, there’s a [...]

Can we let you in on a secret? The honeymoon is the best part of wedding planning. Dreaming of idling away the days with your beloved in a beautiful place; creating a Pinterest board full of [...]

The far east is blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches… in fact with a plethora of white sand, turquoise water, palm trees and incredible underwater life, you are spoilt for [...]

It’s almost that time of year again… the temperature has already dropped, the summer wardrobe is gathering dust once more and t’s only a matter of weeks until Christmas [...]

My favourite moment of any holiday is the instant that my toes first touch the sand. They may have been cooped up in boots for a whole winter, but as soon as those [...]

Has anybody else been watching Sue Perkins’ jaunt up the Mekong River on the BBC? It is making me incredibly nostalgic – I was only there last year but already I am talking about it [...]

If you are looking for the best Halong Bay cruises to get off the beaten track then look no further. After jumping on about 15 boats to have a poke around and taking four cruises, not to mention [...]

With huge towering islets piercing through disarmingly tranquil waters, most people agree that Halong Bay is a highlight of any trip to Vietnam. But with hundreds of boats jostling for your [...]

For those of you who have not heard about Halong Bay, allow me to set the scene: Imagine a bay of sparkling calm water, the colour of emeralds, pierced only by thousands of towering islets that [...]

One of the things I sometimes struggle with when enjoying luxury hotels and the nice things of life, is not knowing how best to support the devastating poverty that can sometimes greet you when [...]

Fusion Maia is the kind of place where smiling men hand you free pots of cookies and cream ice cream as you lazily snooze on the beach. It is the kind of place where you can eat breakfast at any [...]

So gents, let’s be honest… so far your involvement with wedding plans has probably been fairly minimal. Other than drawing up your half of the guest list, getting measured for a suit and ensuring [...]

Just imagine the situation. You’ve said the vows, you’ve got the big, white dress to prove it (hopefully without a red wine stain) and you’re finally on the honeymoon. [...]

I’m feeling the honeymoon love this week – I don’t know about you but my list of Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in Asia has kept me daydreaming about sunny beaches (and camping [...]

Surely there is no better way to round off the hard months of wedding planning then feeling the soft, warm sand between your toes as you run into the idyllic turquoise sea, hand-in-hand with your [...]

There’s nothing quite like watching the world go by… with a birds-eye view and a stiff gin and tonic in hand. Especially when you are in a city like Saigon where the streets are [...]

Ok, so you’re looking for a travel checklist. I don’t blame you… packing for any holiday can be stressful. No matter how organised I think I have been with my ‘list [...]

The first thing that hits you when you arrive in Hanoi is the motorbikes. Well not literally, (hopefully) anyway. It is a city that has the sound-track of a thousand whizzing motorbikes and you [...]